Texas High School Basketball - Taylor holds off Smithville
January 6, 2012: Smithville, TX 78957 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Taylor Ducks (Taylor, TX) and the host Smithville Tigers (Smithville, TX), saw Taylor's basketball squad hold off Smithville by a score of 39-38.
With the victory, Taylor improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Ducks host Connally (Waco, TX) to play the Cadets in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 9. The Cadets come into the challenge with a record of 12-9. Connally lost 47-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Groesbeck (Groesbeck, TX)
Next up, the Tigers play the Weimar Wildcats (Weimar, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. Smithville will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Wildcats go into the test with a 3-8 record after their 41-40 league loss to Hallettsville (Hallettsville, TX).